Yahoo Mail users must act before Aug 27
Recently, Stacy from Nashville, Tennessee, wrote in asking if a message from Yahoo about storage limits and pricing was real or just another scam. The email claimed she'd maxed out her free storage and risked losing email access unless she upgraded or cleared space. Sound familiar?
If you've seen the same warning, you're in good company, and yes, it's legit. But that doesn't mean you should click and pay without thinking. Here's what's actually going on and if it might be time to consider a new provider.
Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you'll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER
Yahoo Mail users with overflowing inboxes are being notified that their storage has exceeded the free limit. Yahoo is making changes that kick in on Aug. 27, 2025. If your account is still over the limit by that date, you won't be able to send or receive emails.
The email Stacy received originally had incorrect pricing meant for Canadian users. Yahoo followed up with corrected U.S. pricing:
This is part of Yahoo's broader push to monetize its email platform while encouraging users to either clean up their inboxes or pay for expanded storage.
If you want to keep using Yahoo for free, here are the steps to reduce your storage:
Access your storage dashboard in Yahoo Mail settings. Sort and delete large emails, especially those with big attachments. It's easy to keep your email inbox tidy. Here's how to delete a single email, or how to delete multiple emails at the same time, in New Yahoo Mail.
Delete 1 or more emails
By default, selecting all emails will only select 100 emails at a time. A pop-up notice will be displayed near the top of the screen that gives you the option to select all messages in your inbox.
Delete all messages in a folder
This option isn't available for your Inbox or system folders.
(Note: This doesn't work for system folders like Inbox or Spam.)
Find and delete Yahoo Mail emails with large attachments
Older version of Yahoo Mail:
(These steps apply to the older Yahoo Mail interface and may differ slightly depending on your browser or account settings.)
Newer version of Yahoo Mail:
(These steps apply to the newer Yahoo Mail interface and features may vary by account. Yahoo may update these steps at any time.)
Pro tips:
They still count against your storage, even if you don't see them in your main inbox.
On desktop (web browser):
To empty your Trash folder:
To empty your Spam folder:
On the Yahoo Mail App (Mobile):
To empty Trash:
To empty Spam:
Important: Deleting messages from Trash and Spam is required to actually free up storage. Emails in those folders still count toward your Yahoo Mail quota until they're permanently removed.
Check your real-time usage under settings so you're not caught off guard.
Using desktop (Web) Yahoo Mail
Using the Yahoo mobile app or mobile site
This ensures you're up to date and never surprised by a storage cap.
If you're frustrated with storage limits, privacy concerns or the uptick in paid features, you're not stuck.
Option 1: Forward important emails to another email address
This is the quickest, no-tech-required method.
Tip: Create a separate folder in your other email account for these backups.
Option 2: Download emails as files
Great if you want offline access or to store them on a drive.
You can save these files to your desktop, external hard drive, or cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Consider switching to a more modern provider that offers better value and enhanced privacy features. Many newer email services focus on user privacy, provide clutter-free inboxes and often support the use of alias addresses for added security. Free options are available that seamlessly integrate with popular productivity tools.
For recommendations on private and secure email providers that offer alias addresses, visit Cyberguy.com/Mail
If you're not ready to cut ties completely, forward Yahoo emails to your new address so you don't miss a beat. Here's how to do it:
What you should know:
Bonus tip:
If you use Yahoo Mail Plus, you can set up filters and more advanced forwarding rules for even more control.
Yahoo is no longer just an old-school email provider; it's a business looking to turn free users into paying customers. If you rely on Yahoo Mail for critical communication, it's time to decide:
Whatever you choose, the worst option is doing nothing and losing access on Aug. 27.
Now, before you click anything in that email from Yahoo, take a pause. While this particular message from Yahoo above is real, scammers love to copy messages like this to trick people into clicking fake upgrade links or entering personal info. Always go directly to Yahoo.com or open the Yahoo Mail app to manage your account. Never click links in unexpected emails, even if they look official. You'll also want to protect yourself with strong antivirus software. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Think of it as your first line of defense against email scams.
Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at CyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTech
Stacy's email wasn't a scam. It was a real warning from Yahoo, but one that deserves a smart response. Whether you stick with Yahoo, trim your inbox or start fresh with another service, the key is to act now. Don't wait until your inbox locks you out.
What About You? Would you pay for more Yahoo storage, or is it finally time to switch to a new inbox? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact
Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you'll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER
Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
- Yahoo
PARKER: Companies on the move to escape California blues
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is upset with Texas. There's a reason he should be upset. California companies are pulling up in droves and moving to the Lone Star State and elsewhere. But that isn't what's bothering him. Newsom cares about politics and power, not markets and business. He's upset that the Texas state legislature is moving to redistricting, which could add up to five Republican seats in 2026. So, Newsom wants to redistrict, which could add another five Democratic seats in California. California's congressional districts are already gerrymandered to death to favour Democrats — 17% of the State's 52 congressional seats are held by Republicans in a state in which Donald Trump garnered 38% of the popular vote in 2024. In ballot initiatives in 2008 and 2010, Californians amended the state constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission, with five representatives from each party and four unaffiliated, to take rote politics out of the process. But removing rote politics for Gavin Newsom is like asking the L.A. Dodgers to show up for a game without bats, balls and gloves. Newsom wants to circumvent the commission by putting new district maps for 2026 before voters in a special ballot initiative this November. It is too bad that Newsom's obsession is with accumulating power rather than improving his state. Just listen to Orange County resident and much-followed economist and blogger Scott Grannis. From Grannis' latest post, which he calls California Leavin': 'Between 2020 and 2025, approximately 500 companies have moved their headquarters out of California or shifted significant operations elsewhere, with a notable spike in relocations since 2019. From 2018 to 2021 alone, the Hoover Institution reported 352 companies relocating their headquarters out of the state.' Grannis continues: 'Government has become increasingly lazy and dysfunctional; the roads are a mess, traffic is the bane of everyday existence, taxes and regulations are oppressive, and modest cottages start at $1 million.' U-Haul annually reports its U-Haul Growth Index. This ranks the 50 states according to 'each state's net gain (or loss) of customers utilizing one-way U-Haul equipment in a calendar year.' Which state was first in one-way departures out of the state for the last five years? Yes, you're right. California Leavin'. And what state was number two in the nation in arrivals into the state in 2024? Yes, Texas, the Lone Star State. Texas has ranked first or second every year since 2016. According to of the top five cities in the U.S. with new corporate headquarters openings from 2018 to 2024, three are in Texas — Dallas, Austin and Houston. The other two are in Nashville and Phoenix. All five are in red states in 2024. In the top five cities for corporate headquarters closures from 2018 to 2024, three of the five are in California. San Diego, Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The other two are Chicago and New York City. All five are in blue states in 2024. Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies documents which states had the largest migration gains from 2014 to 2024 and which states had the largest losses. Of the top 10 that gained over this period, seven of the 10 were red states in 2024. Of the top 10 losers over this period, seven of the 10 were blue states in 2024. Needless to say, Texas is in the top 10 gainers. It is a state that is booming because it provides a tax and regulatory environment conducive to those who want to work and grow. It makes all the sense in the world, with the huge influx of businesses and people, that the Texas population landscape has changed dramatically since the last census. There is a rationale for the redistricting initiative in Texas. But in California, Newsom just wants to institutionalize failure. Let's hope, in the interest of Californians, that he doesn't manage to get this misguided initiative on the ballot. And if he does, that it fails.
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
- Yahoo
AT&T's $17 Million Data Breach Settlement Offers Payouts Up To $7,500, Here's How To Claim
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) customers, both present and past, stand to receive up to $7,500 as part of a proposed $177 million settlement. This settlement is in response to two significant data breaches that affected millions of AT&T customers. What Happened: AT&T Inc. has suggested a settlement amounting to $177 million. This sum includes $149 million for the initial class-action lawsuit and an additional $28 million for the second one. The first data breach, revealed in March 2024, impacted 73 million account holders, with hackers obtaining personal information and disseminating it on the dark web. A subsequent breach in July 2024 compromised the call and text records of almost all AT&T customers. According to the report by New York Post, the settlement is yet to receive approval, with a final hearing set for December 3 in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Customers who had their data compromised can apply for compensation before the hearing. They will be notified via an email from Kroll Settlement Administration and must submit a claim form by November 18. Also Read: GameStop to Pay $4.5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Violations Involving Facebook Data Sharing Customers affected by the March 2024 breach can claim up to $5,000, while those impacted by the July breach can claim up to $2,500. Customers who were affected by both breaches could be eligible for up to $7,500. AT&T will require evidence of losses associated with the breaches. Payouts are anticipated to commence by the end of the year, but may be postponed if appeals are lodged after the hearing. Why It Matters: This settlement proposal comes as a significant development for AT&T customers who were affected by the data breaches. The proposed compensation not only acknowledges the inconvenience and potential harm caused by the breaches, but also serves as a reminder of the importance of robust data security measures for companies handling sensitive customer information. The outcome of the final hearing will be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for future data breach settlements. Read Next Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? AT&T (T): Free Stock Analysis Report This article AT&T's $17 Million Data Breach Settlement Offers Payouts Up To $7,500, Here's How To Claim originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Along With $100 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Commitment, Apple's Tim Cook Gifted Trump A Glass 'Made In USA' Plaque On 24-Karat Gold
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook earned the title of "tech's Trump whisperer" in the president's first term, and he just may have shown why. Cook gifted President Donald Trump a glass plaque with a 24-karat gold base on Aug. 6. The move came as he announced at the White House that Apple would invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, adding to the $500 billion the company had announced in February. The plaque was engraved with Trump's name, a reference to Apple's U.S. manufacturing efforts, Cook's signature and the phrase "MADE IN USA." Don't Miss: The same firms that backed Uber, Venmo and eBay are investing in this pre-IPO company disrupting a $1.8T market — Bill Gates Warned About Water Scarcity. "It's a unique unit of one," Cook said. He pointed out that the glass came from U.S. glass maker Corning (NYSE:GLW) and that the base came from Utah. What's more? Cook said it was all designed by a former U.S. Marine who now works for Apple. "Thank you very much, it's fantastic," Trump said. Cook's gift may offer a masterclass on how to curry favor with the president, combining two things of apparent symbolic importance to Trump: gold and the military. From golden tweezers to gold merchandise and, most recently, the gold card visa, Trump's love for gold is well documented. In the same vein, he is also known for his love of displays of military might, though his treatment of veterans has come under question. Trending: 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can But Cook's gift also adds to mounting legal and ethical concerns about Trump accepting gifts from foreign governments and business leaders seeking to curry favor. Still, the White House continues to deny any wrongdoing on the part of the president. "Elected leaders and business titans from around the world are traveling to the Oval Office to make historic investments into America because of President Trump's bold vision," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told Axios. "Often these leaders are eager to share gifts highlighting the exciting work they are doing." Nonetheless, for Cook and Apple, the recent presentation has had the desired effect. During the meeting, Trump announced plans for a 100% tariff on semiconductor chips, adding that Apple would be exempt from the charge."The good news for companies like Apple is if you're building in the United States or have committed to build in the United States, there will be no charge," Trump said. Despite this major U.S. commitment and a personal exemption from new chip tariffs, Apple still faces significant challenges navigating the global trade landscape created by Trump. Cook said in May that tariffs on goods from India and Vietnam could add $900 million to its costs in its fiscal Q2. Read Next: These five entrepreneurs are worth $223 billion – Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? CORNING (GLW): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Along With $100 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Commitment, Apple's Tim Cook Gifted Trump A Glass 'Made In USA' Plaque On 24-Karat Gold originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
